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BV05 HFT

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,852 mi
Last recorded148,852 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 HFT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 148,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 138,465 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 138,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

heat sheild loose

Pass 3 Jun 2014 121,129 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 117,445 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 117,326 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 109,696 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 100,597 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 100,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 89,712 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 81,877 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 72,116 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 62,603 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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BV05 HFT is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV05 HFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV05 HFT registered?

BV05 HFT is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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